Maple Lane Mysteries Series

From USA Today Bestselling author C. A. Phipps, comes The Maple Lane Mysteries Prequel Did she fall or was she pushed? A world away from small town Maple Falls where she grew up, Madeline Flynn is working in a bakery in Manhattan. Baking is her dream come true—but not everyone is happy for her. When a body lands at her feet, Maddie is suddenly thrown into the investigation. The death is literally too close to home and things don't add up with the crime. With his uncanny sense of who is good and who isn't, even Big Red, her larger-than-life Maine coon, is seeing things in the shadows. Will she be the next victim? And what does an angry contestant have to do with a kidnapping?   Do you love Murder, She Wrote? Then you'll enjoy Maddie's style because she's not taking no for an answer either.   The Maple Lane Mysteries are light, cozy mysteries featuring a quirky cat-loving bakery owner who discovers she's a talented amateur sleuth. Each book contains an easy recipe! 5* "This story was a quick, easy read with a good pace, crime with a taciturn police detective trying to hold Maddie in check, and a baking competition that turns triumph to terror! Big Red, Maddie's Maine Coon cat companion, is a mighty protector prowling the streets of NYC and a key player. I love a cozy with a sassy pet."   Other books in The Maple Lane Mysteries Sugar and Sliced - The Maple Lane Prequel Book 1 Apple Pie and Arsenic Book 2 Bagels and Blackmail Book 3 Cookies and Chaos Book 4 Doughnuts and Disaster Book 5 Eclairs and Extortion Book 6 Fudge and Frenemies  Book 7 Gingerbread and Gunshots - preorder for Christmas!   C. A. Phipps is a USA Today best-selling author from beautiful New Zealand. Cheryl lives in a quiet suburb with her wonderful husband, whom she married the moment she left school (yes, they were high school sweethearts). With three married children and seven grandchildren to keep her busy when she's not writing, there is just enough space for a crazy mixed breed dog who stole her heart! She enjoys family times, baking, rambling walks, and her quest for the perfect latte.

Marriage, Menace, and Murder!   Is it just coincidence when a body turns up in the park the same day Maddie's mom arrives in Maple Falls?   And who is the dark stranger wandering the streets of her hometown?   Gran's surprise seventieth birthday celebrations are jeopardized when Maddie's absentee parent shows up unannounced. Devoted to her grandmother, Maddie won't allow her mom to ruin things like she usually does. With three generations at loggerheads, a murderer to find, and a party to organize, life is about to get crazy.   If you love your eclairs with a side of mystery, get your copy today!   The Maple Lane Mysteries are light, cozy mysteries featuring a quirky cat-loving bakery owner who discovers she's a talented amateur sleuth. "I believe this book is the best so far. It is fraught with murder and mayhem. " "Eclairs and Extortion is another delicious installment in the Maple Lane Mysteries."   "C. A. Phipps has created complicated but appealing characters in Eclairs and Extortion. I recommend this exciting mystery."   The Maple Lane Mysteries: Sugar and Sliced - The maple Lane Mystery prequel Book 1 Apple Pie and Arsenic Book 2 Bagels and Blackmail Book 3 Cookies and Chaos Book 4 Doughnuts and Disaster Book 5 Eclairs and Extortion Book 6 Fudge and Frenemies Book 7 Gingerbread and Gunshots Book 8 Honey Cake and Homicide - coming soon!   Cheryl is a USA Today bestselling author writing mysteries filled with feisty heroines and wonderful small towns. You'll find heart-warming tales of strong family ties, mixed in with a little murder, a dash of romance and a sprinkling of humor, as well as delicious baking!

Petnapping in Maple Falls! Big Red is more than a pet… … so much more.   The large ginger ball of fluff is not the only one taken, which is a catastrophe for the owners who, like Maddie, consider them family.   Of course, the body found behind her bakery takes precedence with the police and the town is scared, but why is no one else searching for the pets?   Sheriff Tanner, who happens to be her ex-boyfriend, is doing what he can to solve both crimes. Still Maddie can't sit by and wait. Going against her darling Gran's wishes, she once again does her own detective work—with a little help from her friends.   If you love your pet, this cozy mystery will have you cheering for Maddie, because she won't give in until every animal is safely home!   The Maple Lane Mysteries are light, cozy mysteries featuring a quirky cat-loving bakery owner who discovers she's a talented amateur sleuth.   The Maple Lane Mysteries Book 1: Apple Pie and Arsenic Book 2: Bagels and Blackmail Book 3: Cookies and Chaos Book 4: Doughnuts and Disaster Book 5: Eclairs and Extortion Book 6: Fudge and Frenemies Book 7: Gingerbread and Gunshots Book 8 Honey cake and Homicide - coming soon! Each book contains an easy recipe or two.    "Enjoyed this book, very engaging and hard to put down. Had to finish it all at once, not easy to stop at any spot besides the ending!"   C. A. Phipps is a USA Today best-selling author from beautiful New Zealand. Cheryl lives in a quiet suburb with her wonderful husband, whom she married the moment she left school (yes, they were high school sweethearts). With three married children and seven grandchildren to keep her busy when she's not writing, there is just enough space for a crazy mixed breed dog who stole her heart! She enjoys family times, baking, rambling walks, and her quest for the perfect latte.  

Would you kill for pie?   Finding the body of her friend was a shock and when she's accused of the death, not only does Maddie want answers, she must find a way to clear her name.   As the timer ticks down in the race to find the murderer before Maddie's put in jail, or the body count climbs, she enlists the help of her friends—one of the furry variety.   Then there's the sheriff. Her ex-flame is as confused as she is when the mystery heats up with another batch of clues, but does he believe she's innocent?   If only solving murder were as easy as apple pie!   If you loved Murder, She Wrote, you'll enjoy Maddie's style because she's not taking no for an answer either.   The Maple Lane Mysteries are light, cozy mysteries featuring a quirky cat-loving bakery owner who discovers she's a talented amateur sleuth.   The Maple lane Mysteries Book 1 Apple Pie and Arsenic Book 2 Bagels and Blackmail Book 3 Cookies and Chaos Book 4 Doughnuts and Disaster Book 5 Eclairs and Extortion Book 6 Fudge and Frenemies Book 7 Gingerbread and Gunshots Book 8 Honey Cake and Homicide - coming soon!

Maddie's best friend could die...   She's been baking jelly doughnuts for Angel's salon for a year when out of the blue, the order is canceled. This is a big deal for the doughnut loving hairdresser and the first sign that things aren't right.   The second is when Angel's abusive ex-husband secretly arrives in town.   Then there's the fact that Maddie's boyfriend, aka the sheriff, has been unable to crack a string of murders and the clues point to Angel. Someone obviously believes the sassy southerner holds the key to unlocking this mystery. A mystery they want to keep dead and buried.   With murder too close for comfort, Angel appears to have a target on her back. Will Maddie save her in time?   You'll love the clues aplenty in this cozy mystery because everyone enjoys a whodunnit!   Delicious Cozy Mysteries with free recipes.   The Maple Lane Mysteries are light, cozy mysteries featuring a quirky cat-loving bakery owner who discovers she's a talented amateur sleuth.   The Maple Lane Mysteries: Sigar and Sliced - The Maple Lane prequel Book 1: Apple Pie and Arsenic Book 2: Bagels and Blackmail Book 3: Cookies and Chaos Book 4: Doughnuts and Disaster Book 5: Eclairs and Extortion Book 6: Fudge and Frenemies Book 7: Gingerbread and Gunshots Book 8: Honey Cake and Homicide - Coming soon! "I enjoyed the story thoroughly. One of my favourite authors. Realistic situations and unpredictable. Never ceases to satisfy me." "Another outstanding story featuring Maddie, Big Red and the Girlz. Once you get into their stories, you can't get out. C.A. has another hit featuring an ex and a serial murderer." " I love the characters in this series of mysteries. As usual, the plot is twisty, with several suspects and various motives."

What does a bride-to-be and a killer have in common?   When the friend responsible for getting Maddie her first baking job comes to visit, a mess of trouble follows her to town. It's going to take all Maddie's skills, a legacy from her grandad, to solve the crimes. While that's not exactly a new thing, this level of vengeance is worse than anything she's encountered so far. Fortunately, she has her team of gal pals and a bossy cat on the case. Big Red senses something is amiss from day one and he's on a one-cat mission to track down the people messing with his family.   Will her involvement in these crimes prove to Ethan yet again that Maddie's hardly marriage material?   The Maple Lane Mysteries are light, cozy mysteries featuring a quirky cat-loving bakery owner who discovers she's a talented amateur sleuth.   Other books in The Maple Lane Mysteries Sugar and Sliced - The Maple Lane Prequel Book 1 Apple Pie and Arsenic Book 2 Bagels and Blackmail Book 3 Cookies and Chaos Book 4 Doughnuts and Disaster Book 5 Eclairs and Extortion Book 6 Fudge and Frenemies Book 7 Gingerbread and Gunshots   C. A. Phipps is a USA Today best-selling author from beautiful New Zealand. Cheryl lives in a quiet suburb with her wonderful husband, whom she married the moment she left school (yes, they were high school sweethearts). With three married children and seven grandchildren to keep her busy when she's not writing, there is just enough space for a crazy mixed breed dog who stole her heart! She enjoys family times, baking, rambling walks, and her quest for the perfect latte.

Foe or murderous friend?   When Maddie accompanies Gran and Angel on a once in a lifetime trip to London to visit her mom and stepfather, she never imagined what awaited them.   The run-down castle they inherited is targeted by someone who makes it clear that new blood isn't welcome. With a murder on their doorstep, and old rumors resurfacing, things heat up and not just in the kitchen. Maddie must sift through the evidence before it disappears.   Do the answers lie within the castle walls? Or with a family member?   And will Big Red, Maddie's faithful Maine Coon, forgive her for leaving him behind?   The Maple Lane Mysteries are light, cozy mysteries featuring a quirky cat-loving bakery owner who discovers she's a talented amateur sleuth.   The Maple Lane Mystery Series Sugar and Sliced - The Maple Lane Mystery prequel Book 1 Apple Pie and Arsenic Book 2 Bagels and Blackmail Book 3 Cookies and Chaos Book 4 Doughnuts and Disaster Book 5 Eclairs and Extortion Book 6 Fudge and Frenemies Book 7 Gingerbread and Gunshots Book 8 Honey Cake and Homicide - coming soon! "I really enjoyed this story. I found it to be well written with plenty of twists. The descriptions of the castle and the happenings there made the setting another character."   "I liked the characters and the mystery unfolded well. I also LOVE the cat! Reading this book made me want to bake something!"  "The plot kept me reading until five am because I could not put the book down. It is a fascinating mystery with lots of twists. You do not want to miss this book."    Cheryl is a USA Today bestselling author from beautiful New Zealand, writing about feisty heroines and wonderful small towns. These are heart-warming tales of strong family ties, mixed in with a little murder, a dash of romance, a sprinkle of humor, and delicious baking!

Murder in Maple Falls!   From the moment Maddie Flynn comes home to Maple Falls mysteries are attracted to her like bees to honey. Her grandad must have known she'd be dragged into solving them, otherwise why would he have given her so many tools? She can see beyond what's in front of her and take care of herself, but it's not as though she wants the drama. After all, she has a bakery to run. But how can she turn her back on the people of Maple Falls when they need her?   With her friends, aka the Girlz, her sweet Gran and one bossy cat, not to mention the cute sheriff, Maddie doesn't have to sift through the clues on her own. Only why do there have to be so many?   If only solving murder were as easy as apple pie!   If you love Murder She wrote, you'll enjoy Maddie's style because she's not taking no for an answer either.   The Maple Lane Mysteries are light, cozy mysteries featuring a quirky cat-loving bakery owner who discovers she's a talented amateur sleuth. Included are the first 3 books in the series: Book 1 - Apple pie and Arsenic Book 2 - Bagels and Blackmail Book 3 - Cookies and Chaos Then you might like to pick up the next box set of: Book 4 - Doughnuts and Disaster Book 5 - Eclairs and Extortion Book 6 - Fudge and Frenemies

What would you do for your family and friends?   Maddie Flynn would do all she can. That's why she can't help getting involved in any crime that comes to town.   From an old flame, an art thief and a haunted castle, she has her hands full. Fortunately, with Gran, her friends (aka the Girlz), and one bossy cat, Maddie doesn't have to sift through the clues on her own.   The cute sheriff, who happens to be her boyfriend, isn't exactly pleased with her antics. Will her trip to a castle in England be the last straw in their relationship?   If you love Murder, She wrote, you'll enjoy Maddie's style because she's not taking no for an answer either.   The Maple Lane Mysteries are light, cozy mysteries featuring a quirky cat-loving bakery owner who discovers she's a talented amateur sleuth.   Included are books 4-6 in the series: Doughnuts and Disaster Eclairs and Extortion Fudge and Frenemies   Or, start at the beginning with the box set of Books 1-3: Apple Pie and Arsenic Bagels and Blackmail Cookies and Chaos   And then follow them up with: Gingerbread and Gunshots Honey Cake and Homicide - coming soon!

The clues are in the crumbs when Murder comes to town!   Using her bakery and expertise, Madeline Flynn helps the sheriff's twin nephews with their cookie sales—until strange things happen at the community center where they sell them.   With a puzzling death, vandalism and a nasty scam, the danger on their doorstep can't be ignored. Maddie is once again whisked up in an investigation that will take all her sleuthing skills to solve.   Gran, a posse of girlfriends, plus Big Red, her faithful Maine coon, won't let her do it alone. Along with the handsome sheriff, they're wading through clues as thick as cookie dough, hoping that the timer won't go off on another murder.   Have they taken on more than they can chew?   The Maple Lane Mysteries are light, cozy mysteries featuring a quirky cat-loving bakery owner who discovers she's a talented amateur sleuth. Delicious Cozy Mysteries with free recipes.   "A compelling mystery with fabulous characters. I love the recipes as well as Madeline. This book is well written with plenty of twists to keep me guessing to the end. I am looking forward to the next book by this author."   "Another wonderful installment to the Maple Lane Bakery Series. Maddie, Ethan, Big Red, Gran, and the Girlz are back for another mystery in their small town. It's a fast-paced story to keep you reading until the end. Also, things are heating up between Maddie and Sheriff Tanner that you don't want to miss!   The Maple Lane Mysteries: Maple Lane prequel: Sugar and Sliced Book 1: Apple Pie and Arsenic Book 2: Bagels and Blackmail Book 3: Cookies and Chaos Book 4: Doughnuts and Disaster Book 5: Eclairs and Extortion Book 6: Fudge and Frenemies Book 7: Gingerbread and Gunshots Book 8: Honey Cake and Homicide - coming soon!   Cheryl is a USA Today bestselling author from beautiful Auckland, New Zealand. She writes stories filled with feisty heroines, suave heroes, and wonderful small towns. Read these heart-warming tales of strong family ties, mixed in with a little murder, romance, humor, and delicious baking!